ROBIT PLC STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 28 OCTOBER 2021 AT 11.00 A.M.
ROBIT PLC INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY–30 SEPTEMBER 2021: PROFITABILITY IMPROVED SIGNIFICANTLY
In the text, ‘review period’ or ‘third quarter of the year’ refers to 1 July–30 September 2021 (Q3), and ‘January–September’ refers to 1 January–30 September 2021. Figures from the corresponding time period in 2020 are given in parentheses. All the figures presented are in euros. Percentages are calculated from thousands of euros.
1 July–30 September 2021 in brief
- Net sales EUR 26.4 million (24.2), change 8.9%
- EBITDA EUR 2.5 million (1.7)
- EBITA EUR 1.4 million (0.3)
- EBIT 4.4% (0.5)
- Review period net income EUR 0.8 million (-0.6)
- Net cash flow for operating activities EUR 0.4 million (0.6)
1 January–30 September 2021 in brief
- Net sales EUR 74.5 million (67.9), change 9.6%
- EBITDA EUR 5.9 million (3.1)
- EBITA EUR 2.4 million (-0.9)
- EBIT 2.4% (-2.2)
- Review period net income EUR 1.0 million (-3.4)
- Net cash flow for operating activities EUR -3.7 million (0.2)
- Equity ratio at the end of the review period 44.2% (45.1)
| Key financials | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | Change % | Q1–Q3 2021 | Q1–Q3 2020 | Change % | 2020 |
| Net sales, EUR 1,000 | 26,359 | 24,194 | 8.9 % | 74,469 | 67,940 | 9.6 % | 91,631 |
| EBITDA*, EUR 1,000 | 2,504 | 1,658 | 51.0 % | 5,945 | 3,064 | 94.0 % | 5,116 |
| EBITDA, % of net sales | 9.5 % | 6.9 % | 8.0 % | 4.5 % | 5.6 % | ||
| EBITA, EUR 1,000 | 1,382 | 324 | -326.9 % | 2,397 | -880 | 372.3 % | -48 |
| EBITA, % of net sales | 5.2 % | 1.3 % | 3.2 % | -1.3 % | -0.1 % | ||
| EBIT, EUR 1,000 | 1,171 | 118 | 896.1 % | 1,754 | -1,493 | 217.4 % | -868 |
| EBIT, % of net sales | 4.4 % | 0.5 % | 2.4 % | -2.2 % | -0.9 % | ||
| Result for the period, EUR 1,000 | 814 | -568 | 243.2 % | 1,038 | -3,409 | 130.5 % | -2,894 |
| Result for the period, % of net sales | 3.1 % | -2.3 % | 1.4 % | -5.0 % | -3.2 % | ||
| Earnings per share (EPS), EUR 1,000 | 0.04 | -0.03 | 252.3 % | 0.04 | -0.16 | 122.0 % | -0.14 |
| Return on equity (ROE), %** | 2.5 % | -9.2 % | -5.9 % | ||||
| Return on capital employed (ROCE), %** | 2.7 % | -7.4 % | -2.6 % |
*No items affecting comparability Q1-Q3/2021 or Q1-Q3/2020
**Corrected the calculation principles to correspond to the formula defined for key figures
ROBIT’S OUTLOOK FOR 2021
Robit expects the market situation to remain strong. Demand in the mining segment is supported by the positive development in metal prices. Demand in the construction industry is supported by the good work situation in the construction market areas that are relevant to Robit and the significant financing decided globally for the construction industry. The company expects COVID-19 restrictions to have a limited impact on the demand of Robit’s products in 2021.
Demand in the mining industry is high in 2021. Demand for consumable parts across cycles is more stable in relation to investment products. The positive development of mineral prices and bright outlook are reflected in the research drilling activities that are developing well. Prospection drilling is a cyclical part of the industry, reflecting the mining industry’s willingness to invest in future capacity increases. The company has good growth potential in the mining segment.
The construction industry is always locally cyclical, and the market situation can change rapidly. The prospects of Robit’s customers are good, and projects related to infrastructure construction that are ongoing or to be launched in 2021 support the prospects for the end of the year.
GUIDANCE FOR 2021
Robit updated its financial guidance for 2011 on 22 October 2021.
New guidance
Robit Plc expects the market situation to remain on a good level in the end of the year. The company estimates that net sales for 2021 will grow and comparable EBITDA profitability in euros will improve as follows: net sales being between EUR 97.0–101.0 million and comparable EBITDA profitability being at least EUR 7.0 million, assuming that exchange rates remain on the level of September 2021.
Previous guidance
Robit expects the market situation to develop positively and believes COVID-19 restrictions to have had a limited impact on the demand of Robit’s products in 2021. Robit estimates that net sales for 2021 will grow and comparable EBITDA profitability in euros will improve compared with 2020.
CEO TOMMI LEHTONEN:
We achieved record net sales in the third quarter and, at the same time, took a step towards our long-term profitability targets. The quarter was the tenth in a row where we grew on the corresponding period. The growth in the quarter was mainly realised in the mining segment. The actions related to the sales margin improvement supported the development of profitability. The number of project deliveries decreased compared to the strong corresponding period. Overall, customer demand for Robit’s offering remained at a good level. The shortage of sea freight capacity posed challenges in terms of supply. We have been ensuring product availability and customer satisfaction by growing our stock levels, advancing investments and raw material purchases as well as strengthening the ability of the supply chain.
Net sales for the third quarter of the year totalled EUR 26.4 million (EUR 24.2 million). There was an increase of 8.9% compared to the corresponding period and an increase of 5.9% in constant currencies. The EBITDA was EUR 2.5 million, up 51% on the corresponding period. Orders received totalled EUR 25.6 million. There was an increase of 4.6% compared to the corresponding period.
Growth in the quarter was driven by the Americas market area. North America’s share of sales increased significantly, and the development was positive in all customer segments. In South America, we got back on the growth track and saw progress in the mining segment in particular. Development in the EMEA market area varied from country to country but, overall, the quarter saw a moment of slower growth. The growth potential in the market area is good. In the Asia market area, the situation improved as the challenges posed by the pandemic eased after a challenging early part of the year. We were unsatisfied with the development in Australasia. We will strengthen our sales resources in Australasia. In East market areas net sales dropped. In the area there were significant project deliveries during the corresponding period.
The development of the Top Hammer business in the mining segment was in line with the target setting. We succeeded in improving the Top Hammer delivery capacity, and the availability-related challenges eased off compared to the early part of the year. The outlook for growth in the Top Hammer offering remains bright. The Down the Hole business grew less than expected, because there were no significant project deliveries during the review period. Work to develop the Down the Hole business in the mining segment continues on a systematic basis, and we started deliveries to a new significant mining customer in the Americas market area, for instance.
In the third quarter, we started a project that creates new and common operating methods for factories to support continuous development towards strategic goals in terms of service and competitiveness. At the same time, practices that support the management of working capital will be strengthened. We also invested in a software that strengthens Robit’s inventory and availability management. We also invested in strengthening competence in this area.
Actions related to the sales margin improvement projects paid off in the third quarter of the year. The strengthening of the margin was the main driver behind the improved profitability in the quarter. Fixed costs also remained well under control as planned, although travel and trade fair costs increased compared to the early part of the year as the world opened up.
In the third quarter, we carried out a significant amount of training for our own personnel and distributors. The training particularly focused on the skills of advisory sales, where the goal is to create the abilities to help customers make choices and operate in ways that reduce overall costs and improve energy efficiency.
Robit implemented a thorough ESG account project and launched an ESG roadmap as well as targets in the Capital Markets Day on 23 September 2021. The roadmap focuses on four main key themes: sustainable partnerships, CO2 emission reduction in value chain, healthy and happy workplace and efficiency throughout the product lifecycle.
NET SALES
Net sales by product area
| EUR thousand | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | Change % | Q1-Q3 2021 | Q1-Q3 2020 | Change % | 2020 |
| Top Hammer | 14,077 | 12,235 | 15.1 % | 40,377 | 35,065 | 15.1 % | 46,348 |
| Down the Hole | 12,282 | 11,959 | 2.7 % | 34,092 | 32,876 | 3.7 % | 45,283 |
| Yhteensä | 26,359 | 24,194 | 8.9 % | 74,469 | 67,940 | 9.6 % | 91,631 |
The Group’s net sales in the third quarter of the year period totalled EUR 26.4 million (24.2). There was an increase of 8.9% from the corresponding period. In constant currencies, the change was 5.9%.
The Group’s net sales in January–September totalled EUR 74.5 million (67.9). There was an increase of 9.6% from the corresponding period. In constant currencies, the change was 7.2%.
The Top Hammer business continued to grow strongly in the third quarter, with net sales growing by 15.1%. In January–September, Top Hammer net sales grew by 15.1% to EUR 40.4 million (35.1). The growth of the business has been supported in particular by the new mining customers gained.
The Down the Hole business grew by 2.7% in the third quarter. In January–September, net sales grew by 3.7% to EUR 34.1 million. Growth was steady in all customer segments. The strongest growth was in the Americas market area.
Net sales by market area
| EUR thousand | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | Change % | Q1-Q3 2021 | Q1-Q3 2020 | Change % | 2020 |
| EMEA | 11,446 | 10,982 | 4.2 % | 34,022 | 30,739 | 10.7 % | 40,028 |
| Americas | 5,948 | 3,389 | 75.5 % | 14,222 | 10,008 | 42.1 % | 14,008 |
| Asia | 2,627 | 2,605 | 0.9 % | 7,644 | 8,608 | -11.2 % | 11,397 |
| Australasia | 3,560 | 3,712 | -4.1 % | 10,352 | 10,135 | 2.1 % | 13,654 |
| East | 2,779 | 3,507 | -20.8 % | 8,230 | 8,450 | -2.6 % | 12,544 |
| Yhteensä | 26,359 | 24,194 | 8.9 % | 74,469 | 67,940 | 9.6 % | 91,631 |
The company’s growth was strong in the third quarter in the Americas market area, where net sales grew by 75.5%. Growth was strong in both South and North America. Net sales also grew in the EMEA and Asia market areas. In Australasia, net sales decreased by 4.1% due to the timing of the largest customer deliveries. The East market area was clearly left behind the exceptionally strong corresponding quarter. There were significant project deliveries during the corresponding period.
In January–September, the company’ growth was especially driven by the Americas and EMEA market areas. In the East market area, low project activity in the Geotechnical segment was reflected in declining net sales. Other segments in the East market area increased. Net sales in the Asia area fell by 11.2% due to the low demand in the early part of the year.
PROFITABILITY
Key figures
| Thousand euros | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | Change % | Q1-Q3 2021 | Q1-Q3 2020 | Change % | 2020 |
| EBITDA, EUR 1,000 | 2,504 | 1,658 | 51.0 % | 5,945 | 3,064 | 94.0 % | 5,116 |
| EBITDA, % of net sales | 9.5 % | 6.9 % | 8.0 % | 4.5 % | 5.6 % | ||
| EBIT, EUR 1,000 | 1,171 | 118 | 896.1 % | 1,754 | -1,493 | 217.4 % | -868 |
| EBIT, % of net sales | 4.4 % | 0.5 % | 2.4 % | -2.2 % | -0.9 % | ||
| Result for the period, EUR 1,000 | 814 | -568 | 243.2 % | 1,038 | -3,409 | 130.5 % | -2,894 |
| Result for the period, % of net sales | 3.1 % | -2.3 % | 1.4 % | -5.0 % | -3.2 % |
The company’s profitability clearly improved in the review period. The EBITDA for the third quarter was EUR 2.5 million (1.7). The EBITDA’s share of net sales improved clearly and totalled 9.5% (6.9). The company’s EBIT was EUR 1.2 million (0.1). The EBIT was 4.4% (0.5) of the review period net sales.
In January–September, the EBITDA was EUR 5.9 million (3.1). The EBITDA’s share of net sales was 8.0% (4.5). The company’s EBIT was EUR 1.8 million (-1.5). The EBIT was 3.1% (-2.3) of the net sales in January–September.
Improved operating profit was supported by increased net sales, measures taken in pricing and management of pricing, and the gradual realisation of savings in acquisitions. High freight costs and the globally increased costs of raw materials created cost pressure, but the company’s measures have managed to compensate for the impact of these cost factors.
Financial income and expenses in the third quarter of the year totalled EUR -0.4 million (-0.9), of which EUR -0.3 million (-0.2) was interest expenses and EUR -0.1 million (-0.7) exchange rate changes. The result for the third quarter improved to EUR 0.8 million (-0.6).
In January–September, financial income and expenses totalled EUR -1.0 million (-2.3), of which EUR -0.9 million (-0.8) was interest expenses and EUR 0.0 million (-1.3) exchange rate changes. The result for January–September improved to EUR 1.0 million (-3.4).
CASH FLOW AND INVESTMENTS
Consolidated cash flow statement
| EUR thousand | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | Q1–Q3 2021 | Q1–Q3 2020 | 2020 |
| Net cash flows from operating activities | |||||
| Cash flows before changes in working capital | 2,510 | 1,921 | 6,119 | 4,777 | 7,160 |
| Cash flows from operating activities before financial items and taxes | 722 | 759 | -2,549 | 1,154 | 5,555 |
| Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities | 359 | 554 | -3,724 | 156 | 4,263 |
| Net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities | -1,144 | 395 | -2,431 | -182 | -1,173 |
| Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities | 408 | -207 | 701 | -1,442 | -3,626 |
| Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash and cash equivalents | -376 | 741 | -5,455 | -1,468 | -536 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year | 9,372 | 12,689 | 14,339 | 15,248 | 15,248 |
| Exchange gains/losses on cash and cash equivalents | -70 | -197 | 41 | -544 | -370 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year | 8,926 | 13,235 | 8,926 | 13,235 | 14,339 |
The Group’s cash flow before changes in working capital improved during the third quarter to EUR 2.5 million (1.9). The net cash flow for operating activities was EUR 0.4 million (0.6). The changes in working capital had an impact of EUR -1.8 million (-1.2). The growth in sales and other receivables had a negative impact on cash flow of EUR 0.8 million and on inventories of EUR 1.9 million. Increased invoicing increased the amount of sales receivables. The growth in inventories came mainly from the growth in inventories in the Top Hammer business. The increase of account payables and other debts had a positive impact of EUR 0.9 million on the cash flow of the business.
The net cash flow from investing activities for the third quarter was EUR -1.1 million (0.4). Gross investments in production during the review period totalled EUR 1.3 million (0.1). The investments’ share of net sales was 5.1% (0.6). The investments were mainly directed at the company’s factories in South Korea and Lempäälä, Finland. The investments are aimed at responding to the growth of the Top Hammer business. Implementation of growth investments will continue in the last quarter.
The net cash flow from financing activities for the third quarter was EUR 0.4 million (-0.2). Net changes in loans totalled EUR 0.8 million (0.4). The change in bank overdrafts was EUR 0.0 million (-0.3). The repayment of lease liabilities reported in net cash flow from financing activities under IFRS 16 totalled EUR 0.4 million (0.4).
Depreciation, amortisation and write-downs totalled EUR 1.3 million (1.5). Of this, EUR 0.2 million related to amortisation of customer relationships and brand value from business acquisitions.
FINANCIAL POSITION
| 30 September 2021 | 30 September 2020 | 31 December 2020 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents, EUR thousand | 8,926 | 13,235 | 14,339 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities, EUR thousand | 36,319 | 37,118 | 35,567 |
| of which short-term interest-bearing financial liabilities: | 3,566 | 10,984 | 11,154 |
| Net interest-bearing debt, EUR thousand | 27,393 | 23,883 | 21,228 |
| Undrawn credit facility, EUR thousand | 6,000 | 388 | 261 |
| Gearing, % | 57.0 % | 52.2 % | 45.2 % |
| Equity ratio, % | 44.2 % | 45.1 % | 45.5 % |
The Group had interest-bearing debt amounting to 36.3 million (37.1), of which EUR 5.4 million (5.8) was interest-bearing debt under IFRS 16. The Group’s liquid assets totalled EUR 8.9 million (13.2). Interest-bearing net liabilities were EUR 27.4 million (23.9), and interest-bearing net bank debt without IFRS 16 debt impact was EUR 22.0 million (18.0).
The Group’s equity at the end of the review period was EUR 48.1 million (45.8). The Group’s equity ratio was 44.2% (45.1) and its net gearing was 57.0% (52.2).
PERSONNEL AND MANAGEMENT
The number of personnel increased by 7 from the end of the corresponding period, and at the end of the review period it was 267 (260). At the end of the review period, 73% of the company’s personnel were located outside Finland.
The company Management Team at the end of the review period was comprised of Tommi Lehtonen (CEO), Jaana Rinne (HR Director) and Arto Halonen (CFO).
FINANCIAL TARGETS
Robit’s long-term target is to achieve organic net sales growth of 15% annually and comparable EBITDA profitability of 13%.
| Long-term target | 2019 | 2020 | Q1-Q3 2021 | |
| Net sales growth p.a. | 15 % | 4.6 % | 6.0 % | 9.6 % |
| Adjusted EBITDA, % of net sales | 13 % | 3.1 % | 5.6 % | 8.0 % |
RESOLUTIONS OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2021
Robit Plc’s Annual General Meeting on 25 March 2021 adopted the financial statements for 1 January–31 December 2020 and resolved that no dividend would be paid based on the adopted balance sheet for the financial year 2020.
The General Meeting resolved to discharge the members of the Board of Directors and the Managing Directors from liability for the financial year ending 31 December 2020.
The General Meeting decided to approve the Remuneration Report for Governing Bodies. The decision was advisory.
The General Meeting resolved that the Board of Directors consists of six (6) members. Kim Gran, Mammu Kaario, Mikko Kuitunen, Anne Leskelä, Kalle Reponen and Harri Sjöholm were re-elected as members of the Board of Directors.
The annual remuneration for the Chairman of the Board of Directors is EUR 45,000, of which 40% is paid in shares and the remaining 60% is an advance tax withheld and paid to the Finnish Tax Administration by the company. There is also a meeting fee of EUR 500 per meeting. The fee is paid for meetings attended by the Chairman of the Board. Other costs such as travel and lodging expenses will also be compensated.
The annual remuneration for the Board members is EUR 30,000, of which 40% is paid as shares and the remaining 60% is an advance tax withheld and paid to the Finnish Tax Administration by the company. There is also a meeting fee of EUR 500 per meeting. The fee is paid for meetings attended by the member of the Board. Other costs such as travel and lodging expenses will also be compensated.
Members of the Working Committee, Personnel Committee and Audit Committee are paid a financial compensation of EUR 500 per meeting attended. Other costs such as travel and lodging expenses will also be compensated.
The annual remuneration of the Chairman of the Board and Board members for the entire term of office will be paid in December 2021. The part of the remuneration paid in shares may be paid by issuing new shares in the company or by acquiring shares by the authorisation given to the Board of Directors by the General Meeting. The receiver of the remuneration pays the transfer tax.
Ernst & Young Oy, an audit firm, was re-elected as the company’s auditor for a term that will continue until the end of the next Annual General Meeting. Ernst & Young Oy has notified the company that Authorised Public Accountant Toni Halonen will serve as the company’s principal responsible auditor.
The General Meeting resolved to pay the auditor’s remuneration in accordance with an invoice approved by the company.
The General Meeting resolved to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on the acquisition of a maximum of 2,108,390 treasury shares and/or accepting the same number of the company’s shares as a pledge, in one or several tranches by using funds in the unrestricted shareholders’ equity. The maximum total of shares that will be acquired and/or accepted as a pledge corresponds to 10% all shares in the company as of the date of the notice to the General Meeting. However, the company cannot, together with its subsidiary companies, own or accept as a pledge altogether more than 10% of its own shares at any point in time. The company’s shares may be purchased under this authorisation solely by using unrestricted shareholders’ equity.
The shares will be acquired otherwise than in proportion to the share ownership of the shareholders via public trading arranged by Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd at the market price on the date on which the acquisition is made or otherwise at a price formed on the market. The authorisation will be used, for example, for the purposes of implementing the company’s share-based incentive schemes or for other purposes as decided by the Board of Directors.
It was resolved that the authorisation revokes the authorisation granted by the General Meeting on 22 April 2020 to decide on the acquisition of treasury shares.
The authorisation is valid until the closing of the next Annual General Meeting, however, no longer than until 30 June 2022.
The Annual General Meeting resolved to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on a share issue and on the issuance of special rights entitling to shares as referred to in Chapter 10, Section 1 of the Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act, in one or more tranches, either against or without consideration.
The number of shares to be issued, including shares to be issued on the basis of special rights, may not exceed 2,108,390, which amounts to 10% of all shares in the company as of the date of the notice to the Annual General Meeting The Board of Directors may decide to either issue new shares or to transfer any treasury shares held by the company.
The authorisation entitles the Board of Directors to decide on all terms that apply to the share issue and to the issuance of special rights entitling to shares, including the right to derogate from the shareholders’ pre-emptive right. The authorisation will be used, for example, for the purposes of strengthening the company’s balance sheet and improving its financial status, implementing the company’s share-based incentive systems or for other purposes as decided by the Board of Directors.
The authorisation is valid until the closing of the next Annual General Meeting, however, no longer than until 30 June 2022. The authorisation will revoke all previously granted, unused authorisations to decide on a share issue and the issuance of options or other special rights entitling to shares.
SHARES AND SHARE TURNOVER
On 30 September 2021, the company had 21,179,900 shares and 4,099 shareholders. Trading volume in January–September was 4,470,406 shares (4,963,639).
The company holds 112,464 treasury shares (0.5% of total shares). On 30 September 2021, the market value of the company’s shares was EUR 83.7 million. The closing price of the share was EUR 3.95. The highest price in January–September was EUR 6.46 and the lowest price EUR 3.65.
RISKS AND BUSINESS UNCERTAINTIES
Robit closely monitors the impact of COVID-19 on demand in the sector. In general, customer activities have returned to normal levels. The effects on Robit’s operations are limited and only affect individual countries or market areas. COVID-19 still restricts traveling and thus, implementation of some growth projects related to testing and sales. Robit will continue actions to protect the health of its personnel and to ensure the continuity of the company’s operations. At the time of reporting, all of the company’s factories were operating at planned capacity. No disruptions in the supply chain have been identified that cannot be managed, for example, with current inventory levels and supplier cooperation.
Other uncertainty factors include exchange rate development, the functioning and commissioning of new information systems, integration of corporate acquisitions, risks related to security of supply and logistics, and IPR risks. Fully transferring the increase in raw material costs to customer prices may pose a financial risk. Changes in export countries’ tax and customs legislation may adversely impact the company’s export trade or its profitability. Risks related to information security and cyber threats may also have a detrimental effect on Robit’s business. Potential changes in the business environment may adversely impact the payment behaviour of the Group’s customers and increase the risk of litigation, legal claims and disputes related to Robit’s products and other operations.
CHANGES IN GROUP STRUCTURE
There were no changes in the Group structure during the review period.
OTHER EVENTS IN JULY–SEPTEMBER 2021
On 10 August 2021, the company published its half-yearly report for 1 January–30 June 2021.
On 3 September 2021, Robit Plc announced that the four largest registered shareholders of the company (the company’s shareholders list maintained by Euroclear Finland Ltd, 1 September 2021) have appointed the following representatives to the shareholders’ Nomination Committee: Harri Sjöholm (Five Alliance Oy, Chairman of the Board of Directors), Timo Sallinen (Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company, Senior Vice-President, Investments), Jukka Vähäpesola (Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company, Head of Equities) and Tuomas Virtala (OP Corporate Bank Plc, CEO, Asset Management). The Committee will elect a chairperson from among its members at its first meeting. The shareholders’ Nomination Committee prepares and presents to the General Meeting proposals on the remuneration and number of Board members and on members to be elected for the Board. In addition, the Nomination Committee prepares and presents to the Board of Directors for approval the principles concerning the diversity of the Board. The shareholders’ Nomination Committee is established for an indefinite period until the General Meeting decides otherwise. The Nomination Committee elected now submits its proposals to the company’s Board of Directors no later than 31 January each year before the next Annual General Meeting. The tasks and composition of the Nomination Committee are described in more detail on the company’s website at https://www.robitgroup.com/investor/corporate-governance/nomination-committee/.
EVENTS AFTER THE REVIEW PERIOD
No events after the review period.
Lempäälä, 30 September 2021
ROBIT PLC
Board of Directors
For more information, contact:
Tommi Lehtonen, CEO
+358 40 724 9143
tommi.lehtonen@robitgroup.com
Arto Halonen, CFO
+358 40 028 0717
arto.halonen@robitgroup.com
Distribution:
Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd
Key media
www.robitgroup.com
Robit is a strongly international growth company servicing global customers and selling drilling consumables for applications in mining, construction, geotechnical engineering and well drilling. The company’s offering is divided into three product and service ranges: Top Hammer, Down the Hole and Geotechnical. Robit has sales and service points in 8 countries as well as an active sales network in more than 100 countries. Robit’s manufacturing units are located in Finland, South Korea, Australia and the UK. Robit’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. Further information is available at www.robitgroup.com.
The information presented above includes statements about future prospects. These relate to events or the company’s economic development in the future. In some cases, such statements can be recognised by their use of conditional words (such as “may”, “expected”, “estimated”, “believed”, “predicted” and so on) or other similar expressions. Statements such as these are based on assumptions and factors that Robit’s management have at their disposal and on current decisions and plans. There is always risk and uncertainty attached to any statements regarding future events because they pertain to events and depend on factors that are not possible to predict with certainty. For this reason, future results may differ even significantly from figures expressed or assumed in statements about future prospects.
CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | |||||
| EUR thousand | 7–9/2021 | 7–9/2020 | 1–9/2021 | 1–9/2020 | 2020 |
| Net sales | 26,359 | 24,194 | 74,469 | 67,940 | 91,631 |
| Other operating income | 612 | 858 | 1,414 | 1,530 | 2,524 |
| Materials and services* | -16,847 | -15,725 | -48,088 | -43,191 | -58,773 |
| Employee benefit expense | -3,980 | -3,694 | -12,086 | -11,616 | -15,747 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment | -1,333 | -1,541 | -4,191 | -4,558 | -5,984 |
| Other operating expenses* | -3,640 | -3,975 | -9,765 | -11,598 | -14,520 |
| EBIT (Operating profit) | 1,171 | 118 | 1,754 | -1,493 | -868 |
| Finance income and costs | |||||
| Finance income | 80 | 24 | 667 | 358 | 286 |
| Finance cost | -435 | -902 | -1,682 | -2,618 | -2,936 |
| Finance income and costs net | -356 | -878 | -1,015 | -2,259 | -2,650 |
| Profit before income tax | 815 | -760 | 738 | -3,752 | -3,518 |
| Income taxes | |||||
| Current taxes | -36 | -6 | -73 | -8 | -380 |
| Change in deferred taxes | 35 | 198 | 373 | 352 | 1,004 |
| Income taxes | -1 | 192 | 300 | 343 | 624 |
| Result for the period | 814 | -568 | 1,038 | -3,409 | -2,894 |
| Attributable to: | |||||
| Owners of the parent | 741 | -568 | 867 | -3,409 | -2,894 |
| Non-controlling interest | 73 | 0 | 171 | 0 | 0 |
| 814 | -568 | 1,038 | -3,409 | -2,894 | |
| Other comprehensive income | |||||
| Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods: | |||||
| Cash flow hedges | -13 | 0 | -13 | 0 | 0 |
| Translation differences | -648 | -257 | -58 | -2,029 | -1,088 |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | -662 | -257 | -71 | -2,029 | -1,088 |
| Total comprehensive income | 152 | -826 | 967 | -5,438 | -3,981 |
| Attributable to: | |||||
| Owners of the parent | 79 | -826 | 796 | -5,438 | -3,981 |
| Non-controlling interest | 73 | 0 | 171 | 0 | 0 |
| Other comprehensive income | 152 | -826 | 967 | -5,438 | -3,981 |
| Earnings per share attributable to the owners of the parent during the year: | |||||
| Basic and diluted earnings per share | 0,04 | -0,03 | 0,04 | -0,16 | -0,14 |
*In the summarised income statement, changes in inventories are presented in Materials and services, and manufacture for own use in Other operating expenses.
**Founded in 2015 by Robit SA, Black Employees Empowerment Trust owns 26% of the shares of Robit SA.
*** The Group has internal loans that are treated as net investments in foreign entities in accordance with IAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates.
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION | |||
| EUR thousand | 30.9.2021 | 30.9.2020 | 31.12.2020 |
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Goodwill | 5,360 | 5,060 | 5,134 |
| Other intangible assets | 2,945 | 4,096 | 3,809 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 24,007 | 24,109 | 24,641 |
| Loan receivables | 295 | 127 | 386 |
| Other receivables | 3 | 235 | 3 |
| Deferred tax assets | 1,755 | 1,230 | 1,528 |
| Total non-current assets | 34,366 | 34,857 | 35,500 |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | 41,689 | 32,886 | 34,857 |
| Account and other receivables | 24,457 | 21,508 | 18,621 |
| Loan receivables | 93 | 123 | 125 |
| Income tax receivable | 40 | 81 | 81 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 8,926 | 13,235 | 14,339 |
| Total current asset | 75,205 | 67,832 | 68,023 |
| Total assets | 109,569 | 102,689 | 103,523 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity attributable to owners of the parent | |||
| Share capital | 705 | 705 | 705 |
| Share premium | 202 | 202 | 202 |
| Reserve for invested unrestricted equity | 82,570 | 82,452 | 82,570 |
| Cumulative translation difference | -2,856 | -3,739 | -2,798 |
| Fair value reserve | -13 | 0 | 0 |
| Retained earnings | -33,795 | -30,432 | -30,796 |
| Profit for the year | 867 | -3,409 | -2,894 |
| Equity holders of the parent company | 47,680 | 45,779 | 46,989 |
| Non-controlling interests | 415 | 0 | 0 |
| Total equity | 48,096 | 45,779 | 46,989 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Borrowings | 28,879 | 21,564 | 19,247 |
| Lease liabilities | 3,874 | 4,571 | 5,166 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 641 | 1,052 | 798 |
| Employee benefit obligations | 677 | 592 | 628 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 34,088 | 27,779 | 25,838 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Borrowings | 2,002 | 9,714 | 9,941 |
| Lease liabilities | 1,563 | 1,270 | 1,213 |
| Advances received | 663 | 1,169 | 130 |
| Income tax liabilities | 37 | 12 | 283 |
| Account payables and other liabilities | 23,002 | 16,884 | 19,029 |
| Other provisions | 117 | 83 | 100 |
| Total current liabilities | 27,385 | 29,131 | 30,696 |
| Total liabilities | 61,473 | 56,910 | 56,534 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 109,569 | 102,689 | 103,523 |
* Founded in 2015 by Robit SA, Black Employees Empowerment Trust owns 26% of the shares of Robit SA.
| CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT | |||||
| EUR thousand | 7-9/2021 | 7-9/2020 | 1-9/2021 | 1-9/2020 | 2020 |
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||||
| Profit before tax | 815 | -390 | 738 | -3,752 | -3,518 |
| Adjustments: | |||||
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment | 1,333 | 1,541 | 4,191 | 4,558 | 5,984 |
| Finance income and costs | 356 | -6 | 1,015 | 2,229 | 2,650 |
| Share-based payments to employees | 21 | 48 | -140 | 132 | 182 |
| Loss (+)/Gain (-) on sale of property, plant and equipment | -167 | 30 | -168 | 22 | 158 |
| Other non-cash transactions | 153 | 699 | 483 | 1,589 | 1,704 |
| Cash flows before changes in working capital | 2,510 | 1,921 | 6,119 | 4,777 | 7,160 |
| Change in working capital | |||||
| Increase (-) in account and other receivables | -787 | -2,369 | -6,041 | -5,318 | 1 |
| Increase (-)/decrease (+) in inventories | -1,929 | -725 | -6,733 | -2,835 | -5,000 |
| Increase (+) in account and other payables | 930 | 1,932 | 4,109 | 4,530 | 3,395 |
| Cash flows from operating activities before financial items and taxes | 722 | 759 | -2,549 | 1,154 | 5,555 |
| Interest and other finance expenses paid | -355 | -220 | -894 | -768 | -1,083 |
| Interest and other finance income received | -42 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 28 |
| Income taxes paid | 35 | 12 | -296 | -247 | -238 |
| Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities | 359 | 554 | -3,724 | 156 | 4,263 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | -1,311 | -130 | -2,627 | -328 | -1,204 |
| Purchases of intangible assets | -23 | -3 | -92 | -7 | -77 |
| Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment | 187 | 32 | 224 | 86 | 103 |
| Proceeds from loan receivables | 2 | 496 | 64 | 67 | 6 |
| Net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities | -1,144 | 395 | -2,431 | -182 | -1,173 |
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||||
| Equity issue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 79 |
| Changes in non-current loans | 782 | 437 | 5,731 | 124 | -1,751 |
| Change in bank overdrafts | 0 | -293 | -3,739 | -307 | -179 |
| Payment of leasing liabilities | -374 | -351 | -1,291 | -1,338 | -1,774 |
| Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities | 408 | -207 | 701 | -1,442 | -3,626 |
| Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash and cash equivalents | -376 | 741 | -5,455 | -1,468 | -536 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year | 9,372 | 12,689 | 14,339 | 15,248 | 15,248 |
| Exchange gains/losses on cash and cash equivalents | -70 | -197 | 41 | -544 | -370 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year | 8,926 | 13,235 | 8,926 | 13,235 | 14,339 |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY | |||||||||
| A = Share capital | |||||||||
| B = Share premium | |||||||||
| C = Reserve for invested unrestricted equity | |||||||||
| D = Cumulative translation difference | |||||||||
| E = Fair value reserve | |||||||||
| F = Retained earnings | |||||||||
| G = Equity attributable to parent company shareholders | |||||||||
| H = Non-controlling interests | |||||||||
| I = Capital and reserves in total | |||||||||
| EUR thousand | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
| Equity at 31 December 2019 | 705 | 202 | 82,268 | -1,710 | -30,744 | 50,721 | |||
| Other changes | 191 | 191 | |||||||
| Equity at 1 January 2020 | 705 | 202 | 82,268 | -1,710 | -30,553 | 50,912 | |||
| Profit for the period | -3,409 | -3,409 | |||||||
| Other comprehensive income | |||||||||
| Translation differences | -2,029 | -2,029 | |||||||
| Total comprehensive changes | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2,029 | -3,409 | -5,438 | |||
| Share issue | 183 | 183 | |||||||
| Share-based payments to employees | 122 | 122 | |||||||
| Total transactions with owners, recognized directly in equity | 0 | 0 | 183 | 0 | 122 | 305 | |||
| Equity at 30 September 2020 | 705 | 202 | 82,452 | -3,739 | -33,840 | 45,779 | |||
| EUR thousand | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
| Equity at 1 January 2020 | 705 | 202 | 82,570 | -2,798 | 0 | -33,690 | 46,989 | ||
| Profit for the period | 867 | 171 | 1,038 | ||||||
| Other comprehensive income | |||||||||
| Cash flow hedges | -13 | -13 | |||||||
| Translation differences | -58 | 5 | -53 | ||||||
| Total comprehensive changes | 0 | 0 | 0 | -58 | -13 | 867 | 176 | 972 | |
| Share-based payments to employees | -105 | -105 | |||||||
| Change in non-controlling interests | 240 | 240 | |||||||
| Total transactions with owners, recognized directly in equity | -105 | 240 | 135 | ||||||
| Equity at 30 September 2021 | 705 | 202 | 82,570 | -2,856 | -13 | -33,795 | 867 | 415 | 48,096 |
NOTES
Contents
- Scope and principles of the interim report
- Key figures and calculation
- Breakdown of net sales
- Financing arrangements
- Changes to property, plant and equipment
- Given guarantees
- Business acquisitions
- Derivatives
1. SCOPE AND PRINCIPLES OF THE INTERIM REPORT
This interim report has been prepared in accordance with the IAS 34 standard for interim financial reporting and using the same principles as for the annual financial statements. The interim report has not been audited.
All figures in the summarised financial statement have been rounded to the nearest figure; therefore, the sum of reported figures may not exactly match those presented.
2.1 KEY FIGURES
| Consolidated key figures | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | Q1–Q3 2021 | Q1–Q3 2020 | 2020 |
| Net sales, EUR 1,000 | 26,359 | 24,194 | 74,469 | 67,940 | 91,631 |
| EBIT, EUR 1000 | 1,171 | 118 | 1,754 | -1,493 | -868 |
| EBIT, % of net sales | 4.4 % | 0.5 % | 2.4 % | -2.2 % | -0.9 % |
| Earnings per share (EPS), EUR | 0.04 | -0.03 | 0.04 | -0.16 | -0.14 |
| Return on equity (ROE), % | 2.5 % | -9.2 % | -5.9 % | ||
| Return on capital employed (ROCE), % | 2.7 % | -7.4 % | -2.6 % | ||
| Equity ratio, % | 44.2 % | 45.1 % | 45.5 % | ||
| Net gearing, % | 57.0 % | 52.2 % | 45.2 % | ||
| Gross investments, EUR 1,000 | 1,333 | 133 | 2,720 | 335 | 1,281 |
| Gross investments, % of net sales | 5.1 % | 0.6 % | 3.7 % | 0.5 % | 1.4 % |
| Number of shares (outstanding shares) | 21,067,436 | 21,027,107 | 21,058,936 | ||
| Treasury shares (owned by the Group) | 112,464 | 152,793 | 120,964 | ||
| Percentage of total shares | 0.53 % | 0.72 % | 0.57 % |
2.2 CONSOLIDATING ALTERNATIVE KEY FIGURES
Robit presents alternative key figures to supplement the key figures given in the Group’s income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements that have been drawn up according to IFRS standards. Robit considers that the alternative figures give significant extra insight into the result of Robit’s operations, its financial position and cash flows. These figures are often used by analysts, investors and other parties.
Alternative key figures should not be studied apart from the key figures according to IFRS or instead of them. Not all companies calculate their alternative key figures in the same way, so Robit’s alternative figures may not be directly comparable to those presented by other companies, even if they carry the same headings.
| Adjusted EBITDA and EBITA | |||||
| EUR thousand | 7–9/2021 | 7–9/2020 | 1–9/2021 | 1–9/2020 | 2020 |
| EBIT (Operating profit) | 1,171 | 118 | 1,754 | -1,493 | -868 |
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment | 1,333 | 1,541 | 4,191 | 4,558 | 5,984 |
| EBITDA | 2,504 | 1,658 | 5,945 | 3,064 | 5,116 |
| EBIT (Operating profit) | 1,171 | 118 | 1,754 | -1,493 | -868 |
| Amortisation of acquisitions | 212 | -208 | -643 | -613 | 820 |
| EBITA | 1,382 | 324 | 2,397 | -880 | -48 |
2.3 CALCULATION OF KEY FIGURES
| EBITDA: | |
| EBIT + Depreciation, amortisation and impairment | |
| EBITA | |
| EBIT + Amortisation of customer relationships | |
| Net working capital | |
| Inventory + Accounts receivables and other receivables – Accounts payables and other liabilities | |
| Earnings per share (EPS), EUR | |
| Profit (loss) for the financial year | |
| Amount of shares adjusted with the share issue (average during the financial year) | |
| Return on equity (ROE), % | |
| Profit (loss) for the financial year | x 100 |
| Equity (average during the financial year) | |
| Return on capital employed (ROCE),% | |
| Profit before appropriations and taxes + Interest expenses and other financing expenses | x 100 |
| Equity (average during the financial year) + Interest-bearing financial liabilities (long-term and short-term loans from financial institutions, average during the financial year) | |
| Net interest-bearing financial liabilities | |
| Long-term and short-term loans from financial institutions – Cash and cash equivalents – Short-term financial securities | |
| Equity ratio, % | |
| Equity | x 100 |
| Balance sheet total – Advances received | |
| Gearing, % | |
| Net interest-bearing financial liabilities | x 100 |
| Equity | |
3. BREAKDOWN OF NET SALES
Entries are recorded according to IFRS 15 in the same way for each business unit and market area.
| NET SALES | |||||||
| Net sales by product area | |||||||
| EUR thousand | 7–9/2021 | 7–9/2020 | Change % | 1–9/2021 | 1–9/2020 | Change % | 2020 |
| Top Hammer | 14,077 | 12,235 | 15.1 % | 40,377 | 35,065 | 15.1 % | 46,348 |
| Down the Hole | 12,282 | 11,959 | 2.7 % | 34,092 | 32,876 | 3.7 % | 45,283 |
| Total | 26,359 | 24,194 | 8.9 % | 74,469 | 67,940 | 9.6 % | 91,631 |
| Net sales by market area | |||||||
| EUR thousand | 7–9/2021 | 7–9/2020 | Change % | 1–9/2021 | 1–9/2020 | Change % | 2020 |
| EMEA | 11,446 | 10,982 | 4.2 % | 34,022 | 30,739 | 10.7 % | 40,028 |
| Americas | 5,948 | 3,389 | 75.5 % | 14,222 | 10,008 | 42.1 % | 14,008 |
| Asia | 2,627 | 2,605 | 0.9 % | 7,644 | 8,608 | -11.2 % | 11,397 |
| Australasia | 3,560 | 3,712 | -4.1 % | 10,352 | 10,135 | 2.1 % | 13,654 |
| East | 2,779 | 3,507 | -20.8 % | 8,230 | 8,450 | -2.6 % | 12,544 |
| Total | 26,359 | 24,194 | 8.9 % | 74,469 | 67,940 | 9.6 % | 91,631 |
4. FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
The company’s cash and cash equivalents were EUR 8.9 million on 30 September 2021, and thus the company is able to take care of its debt servicing and liquidity. In addition, the company has EUR 3.5 million undrawn of the financing agreement of EUR 30.0 million signed on 8 June 2021.
The parent company’s covenants are based on the company’s net debt/EBITDA ratio and the company’s equity ratio. The covenants are tested on a quarterly basis.
| BORROWINGS | |||
| EUR thousand | 30 Sept 2021 | 30 Sept 2020 | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Non-current borrowings | |||
| Loans from credit institutions | 28,848 | 20,760 | 19,060 |
| Other loans | 12 | 584 | 41 |
| Lease liabilities | 3,893 | 4,791 | 5,312 |
| Total non-current borrowings | 32,753 | 26,135 | 24,413 |
| Current borrowings | |||
| Loans from credit institutions | 1,780 | 5,870 | 5,850 |
| Other loans | 0 | 0 | 86 |
| Bank overdrafts | 0 | 3,612 | 3,739 |
| Lease liabilities | 1,786 | 1,502 | 1,479 |
| Total current borrowings | 3,566 | 10,983 | 11,154 |
| Total borrowings | 36,319 | 37,118 | 35,567 |
| 5. CHANGES TO PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT | |||||
| EUR thousand | 30 Sept 2021 | 30 Sept 2020 | 31 Dec 2020 | ||
| Cost at the beginning of period | 47,323 | 45,952 | 45,952 | ||
| Other changes* | -1,376 | ||||
| Additions | 2,694 | 1,756 | 4,230 | ||
| Disposals | -137 | -485 | -496 | ||
| Reclassification | 37 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Exchange differences | -188 | -1,769 | -1,007 | ||
| Cost at the end of period | 49,729 | 45,454 | 47,323 | ||
| Accumulated depreciation and impairment at the beginning of period | -22,682 | -19,193 | -19,193 | ||
| Other changes* | 0 | 0 | 349 | ||
| Depreciation | -3,169 | -3,392 | -4,385 | ||
| Disposals | 81 | 223 | 235 | ||
| Reclassification | 0 | 330 | 0 | ||
| Exchange differences | 49 | 667 | 311 | ||
| Accumulated depreciation and impairment at the end of period | -25,721 | -21,345 | -22,682 | ||
| Net book amount at the beginning of period | 24,642 | 26,759 | 26,759 | ||
| Net book amount at the end of period | 24,008 | 24,110 | 24,642 | ||
*Other changes include corrections to IFRS 16 calculations for 2020.
| 6. GIVEN GUARANTEES | |||
| EUR thousand | 30 Sept 2021 | 30 Sept 2020 | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Guarantees and mortgages given on own behalf | 47,684 | 43,868 | 45,119 |
| Other guarantee liabilities | 1,085 | 83 | 94 |
| Total | 48,769 | 43,951 | 45,213 |
7. ACQUISITIONS
There were no changes in the Group structure during the review period.
8. DERIVATIVES
The company hedges the most significant net currency positions that can be predicted in terms of time, volume and interest rate risk.
There were no open currency derivatives at the end of the review period.
On 8 June, the company entered into a financing agreement of EUR 30.0 million and, in connection with this, an interest rate swap of EUR 10.0 million with an interest rate cap in order to hedge part of its exposure to fluctuating interest rates. The company applies hedge accounting in accordance with IFRS 9. Hedge accounting is used to eliminate the accounting difference between the hedging instrument and the hedged item. This effectively leads to the recording of interest expenses on a hedged floating rate loan at a fixed rate.
The company’s main interest rate risk arises from long-term borrowings with variable rates, which exposes the group to cash flow interest rate risk. Group policy is to use interest rate swaps from floating to fixed interest rate when necessary.
The group has the following derivative financial instruments in the following line items in the balance sheet:
| Interest rate derivatives | |||
| EUR thousand | 30 Sept 2021 | 30 Sept 2020 | 30 Dec 2020 |
| Interest rate swaps | |||
| Notional amount | 10 000 | - | |
| Fair value | -17 | - |
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